Wedding, Birthday

The last week has been pretty exciting. There were 2 big events, a wedding and a birthday, and all kinds of fun randomness inbetween.
The wedding was beautiful. Mary looked GORGEOUS, her dress was simple and her hair was up all pretty and she even had a (very tasteful) tiara. The ceremony was quick and sunny (outside), and the reception was fun and not overly lovey. We were the annoying table that clinked their glasses a million times, especially at times when the bride and groom were particularly far apart. But Mary and Andrew apparently didn't mind, and no one else was being brave enough to do it, so our mission was successful. It was great to see everyone who came, and spend some good times with them all dressed up. Though it took 11 hours to get there (Chicago traffic sucks), even the car ride was good (yay roommates!). After about a month of searching, I finally found the perfect outfit, so though I couldn't brag about my new job, my new apartment, my exciting plans, or my engagement (because I have none of those things), at least I looked darn good. I'll get a few pictures up here soon.
My birthday also went well. I didn't do too many exciting things, but it was still a nice day. I got all kinds of great phone calls from friends and family. I dont' think I've ever had so many calls in one day before. Thanks, everybody, for calling, that was SO great. I tried to buy my "birthday shoes," the sneakers I've been wearing for 9 years now, but they didn't have my size in the right color. So I"ll get a little extra celebration i n a week when they come in. I took a great bike ride, and a really hard ballet class. Not too celebratory, but still good. Then Julie and Ryan took me out to dinner at the Nitty Gritty, where I took advantage of the free-beer-for-your-birthday by having a whole 2 beers. I'm a lush, I know. So it was a nice day overall, sunny and beautiful, with lots of love from everyone.
Some other events lately:
My car woudln't start, and I had to get it towed and then repaired. And for the first time, I did the adult thing and paid for the fix myself. Being an adult is aparently expensive work.
My parents went out of town for some vacation, so I have the house all to myself again. I'm procrastinating in going grocery shopping (I just hate pushing the cart), so I'm living off of whatever junk they left behind.
The other day I was biking this really hard route, and kept getting passed by all these really cool-looking hard-core bikers. I couldn't figure it out. Then I saw a sign by the side of the road: "Ironman contestants please keep right." Great, I was on the Ironman route, being passed by all the real bikers practicing for the upcoming race. I'll never go that way again.
I promised blankets to the 2 brides this month, and so I'm frantically crocheting my little fingers off. Mary's got done just in the knick of time, and we'll see about Emily's. And Kathleen's blanket was coming along fine until I ran out of yarn. I can't find any of the right stuff, so I'm kinda stuck there. Everyone, if I promise you a blanket, please don't expect it on time.

Alright, off to get some stuff done today. Yay for another wedding this weekend!!